THE Rugby World Cup is being held halfway across the world in New Zealand, but in Cape Town this morning excitement was mounting as fans prepared for the opening of the sport’s biggest celebration. At ...

I happened to be in a mate’s car driving past Loftus Versveld after the game against Australia, and what struck me was the sombre attitude of the supporters leaving the heartland of Bulle rugby. I’ve ...

Rugby players Mikhya Sonqishe and Luphumlo Tsheko enjoy their morning at the WeGotU Bokke launch. Photo: Laura Pisanello The Springboks, with the help of their sponsors MTN, hosted the launch of the ...

The Bokke boast players who are the undisputed world’s best in the following positions: wings (both), inside centre, scrummie, blindside (in our sense), lock (both — with emphasis). In the following ...

"Hold hands and say: 'Bring it back home, Bokke!" – this was Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu's message to South Africans, two days before the Springboks face England in the Rugby World Cup ...

Vodacom, an associate sponsor of South Africa's official rugby team, 'gave' the Bokke a virtual stadium of fans showing their support, ahead of their departure for New Zealand. Following a month of ...

Shoppers had the opportunity to buy selected Samsung TV sets within a designated time period, and if the Boks bring home the third Webb Ellis Cup, all qualifying shoppers are going to be fully ...

Keeping it in the family: Gavin Nel (jnr) is proud of his father, Gavin (snr) and mother, Lana for winning in the biggest Bok supporter competition. POLOKWANE – You’ve seen their photos, liked them on ...

Laager – definition: an encampment formed by a circle of wagons; an entrenched position or viewpoint that is defended against opponents. “I see you are looking up the meaning of Laaaager there?” goes ...

Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. The Wallabies were the toast of rugby last weekend. And rightly so. They ...

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has wished the three-time world champions, the Springboks, well as they participate in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. "On behalf of all South Africans, I would ...